NYC Promises More Covid-19 Testing Sites After Hours-Long Waits

In November there were 54 testing sites in the city—as of Tuesday there will be 30.

over 22,000 coronavirus cases Saturday, the third day in a row the state broke its record for the most daily cases reported since the start of the pandemic.

De Blasio—whose final term as mayor ends December 31— said he “expect[s] these next weeks to see a very, very big surge in cases,” though he believes the omicron variant will be “a fast and temporary phenomenon.”500,000. That’s how many rapid tests New York City said Thursday it would give out for free, according to the

. Testing kits sold nationally in stores and pharmacies are scarce, and only some states are providing access to free ones. Lines for getting tested stretched longer than usual in Miami and other parts of South Florida, where cases are also on the rise, according to

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Forbes /  🏆 394. in US

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Rockettes cancel all remaining 'Christmas Spectacular' shows in NYC due to COVID-19After a last-minute COVID-19 cancellation of four shows Friday, the Radio City Rockettes have axed the balance of their 'Christmas Spectacular' run.
Read more »

The Omicron wave sweeping is the NYC SantaCon surgeInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Read more »

NYC Venue Now Requires Proof of Vaccination and Negative Test Due to Omicron Surge“Bands need money, our staff needs money, and we should not be penalizing the fans who have traveled long distance and have taken proper measures to protect themselves and others,” City Winer…
Read more »

‘I see myself on the shelves’: First Asian American woman-owned bookstore opens in N.Y.C.First Asian American woman-owned bookstore opens in NYC. “There’s a lot of resistance and power in reading and sharing books,” owner Lucy Yu says. - NBCAsianAmerica
Read more »

We Unearthed 12 Actually Excellent Rentals in NYC Right NowIncluding a charming West Village townhouse apartment with English country house–esque bookshelves and a Williamsburg duplex with six skylights in a single room
Read more »

Jennifer Lawrence Wore a Green Maternity Dress And Trench While Out in NYC With Husband Cooke MaroneyJennifer Lawrence Wore A Green Maternity Dress And Trench While Out In NYC With Husband Cooke Maroney
Read more »